A: Recovering from addiction to drugs and alcohol can be extremely challenging, particularly because most addictions include physical, psychological and social aspects. However, with the right ...
It's time for a year-end clearance of frequent questions about addiction. I've addressed these in the past but not everyone reads the questions and answers that appear after blog posts. So, here's a ...
A new study found GLP-1 drugs were associated with 50% fewer substance-related deaths, 39% fewer drug overdoses, and 26% ...
People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on ...
Finding the right addiction treatment center can feel overwhelming. When you or a loved one needs help, the process of researching options often brings up more questions than answers. Treatment ...
A class of medications best known for treating diabetes and obesity may also reduce the risk of addiction—and help people who already have one, a new study shows.
We asked Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle, Psy.D., the CEO and owner of LiveWell Behavioral Health, to provide some advice and insight for those considering sobriety. Here’s his take: Q: How difficult is it to ...
A few years ago in this blog I wrote a post called "Answers to Addiction Questions" (December 2014). In it, I summarized my replies to some readers' comments from previous posts, since folks may not ...